Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness
Old-growth tulip poplar and hemlock in the Unicoi Mountains — one of the last big-tree stands in the East.
Where on earth
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- Region
- North Carolina / Tennessee, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Southern Appalachian old growth (600–1,600 m)
- Best season
- April – November
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Key takeaways
- Biome: Southern Appalachian old growth (600–1,600 m)
- Best season: April – November
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Old-growth tulip poplar and hemlock in the Unicoi Mountains — one of the last big-tree stands in the East.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – November
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Southern Appalachian old growth (600–1,600 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Southern Appalachian old growth (600–1,600 m)
Difficulty
moderate
